Pentium G2010 vs Athlon X2 QL-65
Pentium G2010
Athlon X2 QL-65
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium G2010 is positioned at rank 669 and the Athlon X2 QL-65 is on rank 1056, so the Pentium G2010 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2010
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-65
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2010 | Athlon X2 QL-65 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($22) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2010 | Athlon X2 QL-65 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+343%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($22) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2010 and Athlon X2 QL-65
Pentium G2010
The Pentium G2010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,641 points. Launch price was $466.
Athlon X2 QL-65
The Athlon X2 QL-65 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,630 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2010 and Athlon X2 QL-65 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G2010 versus 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-65 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G2010. The Pentium G2010 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X2 QL-65 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2010 scores 1,641 against the Athlon X2 QL-65's 1,630 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G2010. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2010 vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 QL-65.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Athlon X2 QL-65 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+33% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Lion (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,641 | 1,630 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2010 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X2 QL-65 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Athlon X2 QL-65 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | S1g2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2010 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 QL-65 debuted at $150. At current prices ($5 vs $22), the Pentium G2010 is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2010 delivers 328.2 pts/$ vs 74.1 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 QL-65 — making the Pentium G2010 the 126.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Athlon X2 QL-65 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-57% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-77% | $22 |
| Performance per Dollar | 328.2+343% | 74.1 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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